on-air
adjective
: appearing, used, or done on a radio or television broadcast
an on-air telephone call
our live, on-air fund-raiser
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Trump has been an outspoken critic of CNN and many of its on-air hosts.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Ally Love, Peloton VP and instructor, as well as Today Show on-air contributor, had a problem.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
The former tennis pro, who has emerged as a fan favorite for expert analysis and natural charisma, will join the network as an on-air commentator and host.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
The exit comes weeks after CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss announced Attia as part of a group of outside contributors meant to expand the network’s on-air and digital lineup.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Ally Love, Peloton VP and instructor, as well as Today Show on-air contributor, had a problem.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
The former tennis pro, who has emerged as a fan favorite for expert analysis and natural charisma, will join the network as an on-air commentator and host.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
The exit comes weeks after CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss announced Attia as part of a group of outside contributors meant to expand the network’s on-air and digital lineup.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
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“On-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-air. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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